Trade Secrets

Dietary Supplement Claims: Navigating Today’s Enforcement Trends

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:07:59 -0400

From “clinically proven” challenges to Proposition 65 actions and pricing lawsuits, AHPA’s latest workshop explored how dietary supplement brands can strengthen claims substantiation, reduce liability, and stay ahead of mounting regulatory and litigation pressures.

Rethinking Lactose Intolerance: The Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:15:00 -0400

Explore what the science suggests regarding specific probiotic strains for lactose digestion and supporting management of lactose intolerance.

An Open Letter to John Oliver

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:06:21 -0400

Blaming DSHEA for “gas station drugs” misses the real issue: enforcement gaps, not lack of laws, according to a dietary supplement industry perspective.

Consumer Insights: Trends and Opportunities in the Microbiome Market

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:00:00 -0400

With anticipated growth over 15%, the human microbiome market represents a huge commercial opportunity for suppliers, brands and service providers to address current and emerging consumer needs.

Beyond the Gut

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400

While gut health remains the top driver in the U.S., other motivations are emerging in the microbiome space. Explore the opportunities with prebiotics.

Initial Prebiotics Monograph Marks Milestone for Prebiotic Category in Canada

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:25:00 -0400

A new prebiotics monograph in Canada sets clearer rules for ingredients, claims, and labeling—marking a major shift for the NHP and supplement industry.

The Stakes Are Higher for Consumers Right Now

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:15:55 -0400

Smart self-care, science-backed supplements, and testing: Organic & Natural Health outlines a prevention playbook for 2026.

Highlights from the 2026 Integrative Healthcare Symposium

nancy@trentandcompany.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Integrative health is no longer on the fringes; it’s actively redefining prevention, performance, and patient care.

More Than a Makeover

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:25:27 -0400

Described as “much-needed reform around claims language, drug preclusion, and federal supremacy clause reform to forestall state-by-state regulation over supplements,” take a look at “DSHEA 10.0.”

Closing the Gap in Women’s Health

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:01:00 -0500

Call to action: The data documenting women’s disproportionate burden of chronic, cognitive, and inflammatory conditions are increasingly difficult to ignore.

Kava Progress, Science, and the Path Forward

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500

By aligning scientific research with cultural knowledge, and by leading with cooperation across sectors and borders, we can build an industry that is safe, sustainable, and worthy of the communities that have stewarded kava for generations.

Perspectives on Tariffs and India-U.S. trade

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:35:56 -0500

A deal between the U.S. and India will provide much-needed stability to supply chains that rely heavily on herbs and herbal extracts from India.

The United States of Health

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

The interconnection of our issues in the natural products industry, whether you are a retailer, consumer, supplement manufacturer, or a farmer, requires conversation.

Menopause and the Microbiome

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Explore how modifying the microbiota may help rebalance the microbiome and improve menopause-related outcomes.

An Opportunity Awaits: Redefining Healthy Before It’s Too Late

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:53:38 -0500

Members of the natural products industry can, and must, support legislators in their efforts to improve health outcomes in measurable and meaningful ways. Read on for key insights.

Perspectives on Tariffs: The Industry's India Conundrum

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:23:43 -0400

What do the tariffs imposed on India mean for the nutraceuticals industry, and what can be done to adjust? Read on for key insights.

Cocoa’s Surprising Role in Boosting Gut Health

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Explore emerging science that points to cocoa’s role in shaping the gut microbiota in ways that may enhance immunity, reduce inflammation, and support metabolic health.

Make America Healthy, Forever

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:30:00 -0400

What exactly are we as a society arguing about when it comes to health care? Karen Howard outlines the issues...and the opportunity.

India Was New, but the Yes Came Naturally

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:39:58 -0400

Amy Summers of Pitch Publicity reflects on key takeaways from her experience in India at the Nutrify Today C-Suite Sumflex.

Biotic Supplements: Links to Lower Mortality Risk

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

While food-based sources of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics have long been linked to improved health and reduced mortality, new evidence suggests that supplements may offer similar benefits.

The Case for Collective Leadership

Thu, 15 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Karen Howard issues a call to action to the natural products industry.

ISSN: Creatine Supplementation is Safe, Beneficial Throughout the Lifespan, and Should Not Be Restricted

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0500

Despite common misconceptions, creatine has a well-supported safety profile and has been repeatedly shown to be safe, even with long-term supplementation, ISSN reports. Read on for 14 creatine facts.

Living in a “Revolution of Common Sense”

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

In the age of the Make American Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, we have the power to spark a “revolution of change” in how things are done, shares Karen Howard, Organic and Natural Health Association.

Gut Microbiome and Longevity

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Explore the relationship between the gut microbiome and extreme aging, in addition to the potential of probiotics in extending the human lifespan.

Please, Somebody Do Something to Beat Boredom in Food & Bev!

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:21:46 -0500

SPINS encourages brands to shake it up in 2025. Don't miss key inisghts and inspirtion!

Plant Sterols and Stanols: A valuable underutilized resource for heart health

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:50:01 -0500

There is a growing consumer interest in alternative proactive solutions for cardiovascular disease (CVD), as evidenced by the increasing demand for functional health foods.

“Agriculture is Destroying the Planet” (Say What?)

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400

The challenges we face regarding the potential proliferation of SynBio products and their infiltration into finished products are many.

Work-Life Balance: A Mother’s Perspective

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:26:01 -0400

Discover the benefits of embracing "work-life synergy."

Defining "Totality of Evidence"

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

As companies in the dietary supplement space seek to navigate the regulatory requirements around claims substantiation, understanding the terminology used is critical to ensuring the science meets the message.

Soil Health is Human Health

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:02:29 -0400

Learn about efforts to help farmers transition to regenerative organic practices, aiming to create healthier soil, which in turn leads to a healthier food system and healthier humans.